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Upgrade Your Plate Challenge Day 6: Sweet Swaps!

Healthy desserts you'll love!

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Dr. Andrew Weil & Diana Weil
Jul 19, 2025
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Weil Nutrition Corner™ Upgrade Your Plate Challenge - DAY 6: Sweet Swaps!

Welcome to Day 6 of the Weil Nutrition Corner™ Upgrade Your Summer Plate Challenge! Today we’re talking about sweets, which do have a place in a healthy diet! What sweet treat you eat and how often you indulge is what makes a difference.

Read on as we talk about why refined sugar (and some sugar alternatives) are best in moderation, and offer up some simple swaps, along with two amazing recipes: Peach Sorbet and Diana’s Energy Bites!

Why You Should Minimize Refined Sugar (and Sugar Alternatives)

Understanding why sugar and many sugar alternatives can be problematic is helpful in making informed choices for long-term wellness, especially if you’re focused on eating an anti-inflammatory diet.

Why is refined sugar best in moderation? It:

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